Alice Cullinane

Royal Leamington Spa

Journalist at BBC

Featured in: Favicon

bbc.co.uk

yahoo.com (+14) Favicon

msn.com

aol.com

flipboard.com Favicon

newsbreak.com Favicon

bbc.com

Articles

HS2 tunnel machine breaks through in Birmingham for milestone

5 days ago | bbc.com | Chloe Hughes |Alice Cullinane

HS2 tunnel machine breaks through for milestoneChloe Hughes & Alice CullinaneWatch as the HS2 boring machine reaches BirminghamA giant HS2 boring machine has broken through to complete the first section of a three and-a-half mile (5.6km) tunnel on the route's approach into Birmingham. The 125m (137yd) long, 1,600-tonne machine emerged on Friday morning after 652 days and nights of construction work.
Shropshire belly dancer, 84, has navel approach to exercise

1 week ago | bbc.co.uk | Alice Cullinane |Genevieve Tudor

Image caption, Tina Hobin says that dancing is the "most powerful" form of exerciseAlice Cullinane & Genevieve TudorAn 84-year-old belly dancer, whose twisting tummy was once frowned upon during a British midriff crisis, has urged people of all ages to keep active as she reflects on her career. Tina Hobin, from Cleobury Mortimer, Shropshire, teaches a belly dancing class every week and says she is the oldest professional belly dancer in the UK.
Councillor 'so pleased' as Greyfriars Bridge work paused

1 week ago | bbc.com | Alice Cullinane

Councillor 'so pleased' as bridge work paused Alice CullinaneBBCGreyfriars Bridge was set to close for two months this summer under the plansA councillor has said she is "so pleased" after plans to revamp a bridge in Shropshire were paused. Shropshire Council wanted to close Greyfriars Bridge in Shrewsbury for two months over the summer, with a diversion in place during the closure.
Councillor 'so pleased' as bridge work paused

1 week ago | ca.news.yahoo.com | Alice Cullinane

Greyfriars Bridge was set to close for two months this summer under the plans [BBC]A councillor has said she is "so pleased" after plans to revamp a bridge in Shropshire were paused. Shropshire Council wanted to close Greyfriars Bridge in Shrewsbury for two months over the summer, with a diversion in place during the closure. However the authority has delayed the work after feedback from local businesses and people in the area who raised concerns about its impact.
Birmingham: Circus prepares for shows at Kings Heath Arts Fest

1 week ago | bbc.co.uk | Alice Cullinane

Image caption, The group will be performing with a water fountain for the first time A circus group has been practising all week ahead of its shows at an arts festival in Birmingham. House of MASH will be at Kings Heath Arts Fest on Saturday and Sunday, and their performance will include dancing with a water fountain for the first time during their opening show.
Murder arrest after man's death in Shrewsbury

1 week ago | bbc.co.uk | Alice Cullinane

Image source, GoogleImage caption, Police were called to Lambourn Drive, Shrewsbury, just before midnight on ThursdayA man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after the death of man in a town. West Mercia Police were called to a home on Lambourn Drive, Shrewsbury, just before midnight on Thursday after a report of a man who was thought to have been stabbed. The 35-year-old man had serious injuries and died at the scene, the force said.
West Midlands paramedics to run half marathon with stretcher

1 week ago | bbc.co.uk | Alice Cullinane

Image caption, The team will be wearing uniforms and helmets during the run, while also carrying their equipmentIf you spot eight paramedics running a half marathon with a stretcher there's no need to panic. The Hazardous Area Response Team (Hart) from West Midlands Ambulance Service will be carrying the equipment in the Great Birmingham Run on Sunday to raise money for charity.
Oswestry retailer 'devastated' after car crashes into shop

2 weeks ago | bbc.co.uk | Alice Cullinane

Image source, Under One RoofImage caption, Thomas James, owner of Under One Roof, said "virtually everything" in the shop had been destroyedA business owner has been left "devastated" after a car crashed into his shop in Shropshire. Police are hunting two people who fled the scene, after the grey VW Tiguan sped along Leg Street in Oswestry, before crashing into Under One Roof just after 23:00 BST on Sunday.
Oswestry retailer 'devastated' after car crashes into shop

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Alice Cullinane

Owner 'devastated' after car crashes into shopAlice CullinaneUnder One RoofThomas James, owner of Under One Roof, said "virtually everything" in the shop had been destroyedA business owner has been left "devastated" after a car crashed into his shop in Shropshire. Police are hunting two people who fled the scene, after the grey VW Tiguan sped along Leg Street in Oswestry, before crashing into Under One Roof just after 23:00 BST on Sunday.
Celebrations planned for ninth Staffordshire Day

2 weeks ago | bbc.co.uk | Alice Cullinane

Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Events and activities are planned across the county on the first bank holiday weekend in May, with Tamworth Castle offering free entry for children on 1 May. A range of events are planned for Staffordshire Day this year - the ninth such celebration of the county. Festivities will start on 1 May and run until 5 May, with various competitions and activities taking place.